In a significant move to uphold environmental standards, the Lagos State Government has apprehended approximately 30 individuals for various environmental offences. These offenders were found guilty of improper waste disposal and showing a blatant disregard for the state’s environmental laws. They are now awaiting arraignment before a magistrate’s court, scheduled for Monday. This enforcement action Read More…
The Lagos State Government is set to embark on a trial run of its Electronic Queuing Management System (EQMS) to manage traffic on the Lekki-Epe Corridor, commencing on September 4th and running until September 30th. This initiative is aimed at elevating the driving experience for both truck operators and commuters navigating this vital corridor. Mr Read More…
The Lagos State Government has initiated a groundbreaking endeavour called “The Art for Climate Change” project, which harnesses the power of creative art to confront climate-related challenges, cultivate awareness, and encourage action through artistic expression. In collaboration with the Creative Youth Community Development Initiative – Solution17 for Climate Action and New York University, Abu Dhabi Read More…
“In the strongest terms, we refute these baseless allegations and clarify that there was no mass burial at Lekki Tollgate,” stated Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health in Lagos. He emphasised that the accusations were nothing more than deliberate attempts to misinform the public and tarnish the reputation of the Read More…
The Lagos State Government and the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP) are working together to engage stakeholders towards adopting technical committees to domesticate the National Building Code (NBC) in the state. The process is being driven by the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. At a meeting on Tuesday, the Ministry’s Commissioner, Read More…
In picture above: Cyclists in Kampala, Uganda, during COVID-19 lockdowns. Photo by Kikomeko Jackson/The City Fix The Lagos State Government wants to make Lagos roads friendlier to pedestrians and cyclists. Towards this end, it has inaugurated a Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) Committee to drive the existing Non-Motorised Transport Policy (NMTP) towards a conducive and enabling environment Read More…
In picture above: Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf with the President of DelYork Academy, Mr Linus Idahosa (NAN) Lagos State Government says it is committed to providing cutting-edge opportunities to practitioners in the creative sector to engender global competitiveness. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the remarks while addressing some creative Read More…
In picture above: CONCEPT DRAWING: The Fourth Mainland Bridge in conjunction with existing road networks would establish a primary ring road around Lagos. This ring road will provide alternative traffic routes from Lekki to Ikorodu, Ikeja to Ajah, relieving the 3rd Mainland bridge of its overstretched capacity. Credit: NLE works Lagos State Government is completing Read More…
Lagos SmartCity is smack on course with 3,000 km of fibre-optic cables being laid, 6,000 km when done How far has Governor Babajide Sanwoolu gone on his journey toward A Greater Lagos? This is the main question that will be answered as the administration begins to mark its second year anniversary as from Tuesday, April Read More…
The Lagos State Government, on Thursday, warned residents with land disputes against resorting to self-help by contracting land grabbers to perpetrate violence. The State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, gave the warning at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the State government in Ikorodu with the theme: “Land Grabbers, the Law, and Read More…
